Sunday, May 11, 2014

Mom

"Everything I am or hope to be I owe to my mother."

Abe Lincoln

No one can or will ever take her place.

She was kind, generous and the most positive person I’ve ever known. She was always there for us. Her three children, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren meant the world to her and she was our world as well. She was our rock, our mentor and made our world a happier place.

My Mom lived a simple life. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and reading…and she loved her night time television shows. That’s when she relaxed and unwound. She loved to laugh and you could often hear her laughing out loud at some silly comedy show. Just thinking about it brings a smile to my face.

The above photo was taken on her wedding day, September 9, 1941. Two days later, my Dad was deployed to England as a member of the Armed Forces during WWII where he served for four years.

My Mom lived with Mr. Painted Quilt and I during the last year of her life. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, my Mom passed away on June 23, 2006. Not a day goes by when I don’t think about her.

Some days...when I think of my Mom....the only way I get through it , is to remember something she said or did. She was my idol...my rock. She was so creative and fun. I know exactly how you feel. Your Mom sounds like a sweet and special lady. Hold your memories close.

I lost my mom to a stroke & blood clots unexpectedly in Jan of 2000, you Mom has the same eyes that she had. Still miss her and want to call her and ask for advice. But, now I am the grandma/mother of the family and only can hope I do it half as well as my mother and grandmother.

I ♥ my friends

About Me

I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. In December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, wool applique and rug hooking are just a few of my passions.
During the last 5 years I have released over 40 new and FREE designs here on my blog. Just scroll down and you'll find the links to all of my FREE patterns available in PDF format under the title First Friday Freebies and More First Friday Freebies. Click on them one at a time to download and print the photos, instructions and line drawings. Enjoy!